Losing oil pressure at idle?

Tiny
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When I stop at a light the oil pressure gauge goes down.
Friday, October 28th, 2022 AT 10:08 AM

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Tiny
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This could be normal, how low does it go? The engine oil pressure will be lower at idle because the engine is not running as fast. If the oil had not been changed recently, I would do that with a heavier weight oil and new filter. Does the engine make a rattle noise at idle?
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Saturday, October 29th, 2022 AT 11:57 AM

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